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yes: pets are family too and it will prevent pet abandonment in hard times! – 3
no: we should focus on funding other causes – 1

My answer: I agree that not for profit organizations should be able to claim on their taxes the expenses they incur in taking care of all the strays and abandoned animals [...]

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How to Choose the Best Dog For You

by Jacqueline on September 29, 2009

ShareYou love dogs and you’ve been thinking about getting one for some time now.
When you think about it, as a kid you were the one who took care of all your family pets.
The first step to getting a dog is to know what kind of dog fits best with YOU.
Are you very active or do [...]

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A Day In The Life of a Dog With Diabetes

by Jacqueline on September 28, 2009

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Hi.
My name is Reesey and I have diabetes.
A typical morning for me starts at 7:00 am with a glucose urine test.
If my sugar is high then I receive a shot of 13 units and a thyroid pill. If my sugar is low, sugar level under 150, then I need to lower my units to 12. [...]

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ShareIf you could take one survey that helps fund charities that benefit animal rights and welfare, would you?
You said yes, right?
Well here’s your chance.
A graduate student at George Washington University is working on a thesis for her Masters degree about Dog Ownership and Health.
The purpose of her research project is to assess health and physical [...]

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How Often Do You Exercise Your Dog?

by Jacqueline on September 21, 2009

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Daily – 2
Once a week – 1
A few times a week- 2

Answer: Every dog needs daily exercise. Low energy dogs like Chihuahuas, Papillons, Whippets, and Affenpinschers need 20 -30 miutes of exercise daily. High energy dogs like Huskies, Dobermans,  Dalmatians, and Rhodesian Ridgebacks need about 45 mins – 2 hours of exercise daily. Before [...]

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Are dogs scared of the dark?

by Jacqueline on October 16, 2008

ShareThe other night I let Evie sleep in the bed with me and right when I was about to fall into a deep sleep Evie lets out a loud howl. I wake up to see her barking at the window. I was so confused. There was no one there-since I live on the second floor, [...]

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